Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes

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Make this stewed tomato recipe with garden-fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and sweet onions. A little sugar cuts the acidity of the tomatoes. It's a great side dish for chicken, ham, or fish.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 6 large tomatoes - peeled, cored, and chopped

  • ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

  • teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Cook and stir tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and celery in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue to cook until bell pepper and onion are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper.

  2. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into the skillet. Simmer tomato mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

37 Calories
0g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 385mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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